The Beers of Asia

China

Tsingtao

Common throughout Southeast Asia and the number one imported Chinese beer in the United States. The city of Tsingtao is a major Chinese port about halfway between Shanghai and Beijing on China’s coast. European beer was introduced to China in the mid-1800s and the brewery in Tsingtao opened in 1897. Tsingtao Beer is often described as light and smooth. It actually is brewed mostly for export; it is sometimes difficult to get inside China.

Japan

Sapporo

A Bavarian-style beer from Japan. The Kaitakushi Brewery was the first such brewing company in Japan, dating back to 1876. The lager is described as having a crisp, refreshing taste that can be enjoyed by itself or as the perfect complement to any meal.

Sapporo Premium

Sapporo Reserve

Kirin

Another Japanese favorite. Kirin is the market leader in Japan and the seventh largest brewer in the world. The Kirin is a mythical creature - half horse, half dragon. The golden lager is an easy to drink, thirst-quenching beer. And that goes well with delicate taste (like sushi).

Kirin Light

Kirin Ichiban

Taj Mahal

An Indian beer with a light body and clear amber color. It has a crisp hoppy bitter taste to it that goes well with India’s delicate flavors and spices.

Singha

A good Thai beer, Singha is a German-style, hoppy, light taste. About half the beer market in Thailand belongs to Singha and most of their sales are in restaurants. Singha is named for a mythological, lion-like creature.

Singha Gold light

Singha Draft

Singha Lager